I work doing tech support for ** and spyware is our biggest issue we deal with. I don't see how they can blame their computer manufacturer or ISP for spyware and pop-ups. We gave you a computer with the ability to connect to the internet either through high-speed or dial-up, spyware and virus protection. We also gave you a way to make back up cds/dvds and information how to get windows updates. We also provide tonnes of information online on how to keep your pc secure. None of it matters because customers just refuse to listen to sage advice and their too lazy to do what it takes to keep their pc secure. They blame everyone but themselves and go to the extreme and swear that they'll never get online again. It's silly, really.
In the beginning of my geekdom I was all about shareware/freeware programs. If something had the hint of being cool, whether software or hardware, I would download/buy it ASAP. Now, not so much.
Maybe I've gotten stubborn and cranky in my advanced age of 28;) I've lost my sense of adventure for all the newest things. I've even switched from PC to a MAC. Like the commerical, I want my computer to just work. I now only load the minimum software I need to get what I want to get done...done and keep my computer secure. Plus I only buy the hardware I need, the whole quality over quantity thing. I don't believe I'm the only one. I think of it as embracing minimalism in a maximalist market. If there is going to be a tech boom I could see it as more focused on creating a seamless user experience between work, home and all the in-betweens of our lives. They've been promising this for years but now I'm starting to see it actually happening and that creates all sorts of feelings of happiness. I don't believe it will be anything like the 90s but now tech companies have the experience points to understand that slower, even growth is better for everyone-- definitly the consumer.
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I work doing tech support for ** and spyware is our biggest issue we deal with. I don't see how they can blame their computer manufacturer or ISP for spyware and pop-ups. We gave you a computer with the ability to connect to the internet either through high-speed or dial-up, spyware and virus protection. We also gave you a way to make back up cds/dvds and information how to get windows updates. We also provide tonnes of information online on how to keep your pc secure. None of it matters because customers just refuse to listen to sage advice and their too lazy to do what it takes to keep their pc secure. They blame everyone but themselves and go to the extreme and swear that they'll never get online again. It's silly, really.
In the beginning of my geekdom I was all about shareware/freeware programs. If something had the hint of being cool, whether software or hardware, I would download/buy it ASAP. Now, not so much. Maybe I've gotten stubborn and cranky in my advanced age of 28 ;) I've lost my sense of adventure for all the newest things. I've even switched from PC to a MAC. Like the commerical, I want my computer to just work. I now only load the minimum software I need to get what I want to get done...done and keep my computer secure. Plus I only buy the hardware I need, the whole quality over quantity thing. I don't believe I'm the only one. I think of it as embracing minimalism in a maximalist market. If there is going to be a tech boom I could see it as more focused on creating a seamless user experience between work, home and all the in-betweens of our lives. They've been promising this for years but now I'm starting to see it actually happening and that creates all sorts of feelings of happiness. I don't believe it will be anything like the 90s but now tech companies have the experience points to understand that slower, even growth is better for everyone-- definitly the consumer.